Sec. 10.5. (a) As used in this section, the term “use” means the ability of a county or municipality to regulate the days and hours when consumer fireworks may be used, ignited, or discharged.

     (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter:

(1) a county may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the county; and

(2) a municipality may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks within the corporate limits of the municipality.

     (c) An ordinance adopted under this section:

(1) may limit the use of consumer fireworks in the county or municipality;

(2) may not be more lenient than a rule adopted by a state agency concerning the use of fireworks; and

(3) may not limit the use of consumer fireworks:

(A) between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two (2) hours after sunset on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, and July 9;

(B) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight on July 4; and

(C) between the hours of 10:00 a.m. on December 31 and 1:00 a.m. on January 1.

As added by P.L.177-2007, SEC.2.